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What is the official capital of Tanzania?

Dodoma

What is the largest city and port in Tanzania?

Dar es Salaam

What percentage of Tanzania is National Parks?

30%

What are the two official languages of Tanzania?

<p>Swahili and English</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Mount Kilimanjaro located?

<p>Tanzania</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest mountain in Africa?

<p>Mount Kilimanjaro</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest lake in Africa?

<p>Lake Victoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the national dish of Tanzania?

<p>Ugali</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the green triangle on the Tanzanian flag represent?

<p>Tanzania's farming and natural wonders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the blue triangle on the Tanzanian flag represent?

<p>Tanzania's lakes, rivers, and the Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the black band on the Tanzanian flag represent?

<p>The nation's people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the yellow bands on the Tanzanian flag represent?

<p>The nation's mineral wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tanzanite?

<p>A blue or violet gemstone found in Tanzania</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of Tanzania's main exports?

<p>Gold, coffee, cashew nuts, and cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What animals migrate in Tanzania following the rain?

<p>Wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles move in a circular pattern following the rain in search of green ______

<p>pasture</p> Signup and view all the answers

The national bird of Tanzania is the ______

<p>grey-crowned crane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanzanite is a blue or violet ______ and can only be found in Tanzania

<p>gem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mount Kilimanjaro is a _______ volcano and is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

<p>dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a _______ volcano erupted and collapsed on itself about two and a half million years ago.

<p>large</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Great Migration, which occurs in the Serengeti, refers to the continuous movement of large numbers of _______ searching for food and water between Tanzania and Kenya.

<p>wildebeest, zebras and gazelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ugali is a simple porridge made with millet or sorghum ______.

<p>flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanzania's main exports are gold, coffee, cashew nuts, and ______.

<p>cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanzanite is a blue or violet gem and can only be found in ______.

<p>Tanzania</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mount Kilimanjaro is a _______ volcano and is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

<p>dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Victoria has a large population of Nile crocodiles as well as many other wetland creatures such as turtles, otters, crabs, and many species of ______.

<p>fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a _______ volcano erupted and collapsed on itself about two and a half million years ago.

<p>large</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geography and Climate

  • The official capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
  • The largest city and port in Tanzania is Dar es Salaam.
  • Approximately 28% of Tanzania is National Parks.

Language

  • The two official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English.

Landmarks

  • Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania.
  • It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
  • It is a dormant volcano.

Flag Symbolism

  • The green triangle on the Tanzanian flag represents the country's natural wealth.
  • The blue triangle on the Tanzanian flag represents the country's lakes, oceans, and sea.
  • The black band on the Tanzanian flag represents the African people.
  • The yellow bands on the Tanzanian flag represent the mineral wealth of Tanzania.

Natural Resources

  • Tanzanite is a blue or violet gemstone found only in Tanzania.
  • Tanzania's main exports are gold, coffee, cashew nuts, and cotton.

Wildlife and Food

  • Over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate in Tanzania following the rain in search of green pasture.
  • The national bird of Tanzania is the turaco.
  • Ugali is a simple porridge made with millet or sorghum flour.
  • Lake Victoria is home to a large population of Nile crocodiles, turtles, otters, crabs, and many species of fish.

Volcanic History

  • The Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a volcano erupted and collapsed on itself about two and a half million years ago.

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Test your knowledge about Tanzania with this quiz! Learn about its capital, its largest city, and its stunning national parks. Discover interesting facts about its official languages and the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this beautiful East African country.

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